2023 Wiesmann Project Thunderball

Established in 1988, Wiesmann manufactures cars for the purist in all of us. Best known for combining German innovation, engineering and design with classic British elegance and style, Wiesmann has not deviated from its founding vision, resulting in hand-built, bespoke vehicles that have been – and will continue to be – recognised by connoisseurs as some of the world's most iconic sports cars. The all-new Wiesmann Project Thunderball will build upon that legacy and propel itself elegantly into the future.

Project Thunderball is a remarkable moment in time – a project that signifies a true revolution taking place not just at the heart of the Wiesmann brand but across the automotive world. Wiesmann will be the first to market, anywhere in the world, with an all-electric, two-seater convertible. Like every true Wiesmann it will deliver the performance, handling and spirit for which our marque is renowned, but with an advanced, German-engineered, all-electric powertrain as its new beating heart. And while this will be the world's first all-electric convertible, it will also be reassuringly a Wiesmann. That means incomparable craftsmanship in a stunning, luxurious cabin that combines the finest materials with timeless design.

Revealed in April 2022 to global acclaim and with the first year of production already sold out, Project Thunderball is the all-new, electric roadster that combines the remarkable characteristics of an electric powertrain with the trademark performance, driving pleasure and styling of a true Wiesmann.

Project Thunderball features a classic two-seat, rear-wheel drive configuration and lightweight carbon fibre construction. This is a car that promises to deliver the performance, responsiveness, and engagement that enthusiasts demand. The German-engineered roadster's dynamics have been achieved by packaging the two electric motors in a rear-mid mounted position, which have a targeted total output of 500kW (680hp) and 1,100 Nm of instant torque to deliver a targeted 0-62mph (0-100km/h) acceleration time of just 2.9 seconds. Powering the motors is a state-of-the-art, 800-volt, 92kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This enables an exceptional targeted range of 500km (WLTP), alongside the convenience of super-fast charging of up to 300kW (DC).

Project Thunderball will be carefully crafted by many of the team who helped grow this illustrious German brand, using the most modern production technology while retaining Wiesmann's reputation for bespoke German coachbuilding expertise of the highest order. With pricing starting from 300,000 euros, enthusiasts who wish to register their interest in the following production run are invited to join the new waiting list at www.wiesmann.com

Source - Wiesmann